[1][2][3] Guo is a member of Chinese Communist Party and CCP Central Military Commission Political Work Department Song and Dance Troupe.
Guo is notable for performing sketch comedy in CCTV New Year's Gala since 1987.
Guo was born in Xi'an, Shaanxi on June 9, 1954, with his ancestral home in Xiaoyi, Shanxi, his father died of illness in May 1954 before his birth, he was raised by his mother.
After graduating he was assigned to Xi'an Theatre to work as an actor for 10 years.
Guo married Wu Fang (吴芳), who is a costume designer, the couple have a son, he is studying in United Kingdom.